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Sep 16, 1812 Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Died on 13 Apr 1880 (aged 67)
British botanist
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About Robert Fortune
- Robert Fortune (16 September 1812 – 13 April 1880) was a Scottish botanist, plant hunter and traveller, best known for introducing around 250 new ornamental plants, mainly from China, but also Japan, into the gardens of Britain, Australia and the USA.
- He also played a role in development of the tea industry in India in the 19th century.
